# LinearB Blog | Insights and Best Practices for Software Engineering Leaders > Explore LinearB's blog for insights on optimizing developer productivity, enhancing DevEx, improving workflows, and getting product updates. Read more today! _This is a markdown rendering of a live HTML page on linearb.io, generated for AI/LLM consumption — it is not a markdown-only site. 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Metrics](https://linearb.io/blog/p/1?category=eng-metrics) [Product](https://linearb.io/blog/p/1?category=product) [Workflow](https://linearb.io/blog/p/1?category=workflow) [DevEx](https://linearb.io/blog/p/1?category=dev-ex) [Leadership](https://linearb.io/blog/p/1?category=leadership) [AI](https://linearb.io/blog/p/1?category=ai) # Blog [![Cover image for Enhanced Team Scope and Visibility](https://assets.linearb.io/image/upload/c_limit,w_3840/f_auto/q_auto/v1/New_Linear_B_Features_20e2be1d03?_a=BAVMn6ID0)](https://linearb.io/blog/pulse-retro-view) Product [Enhanced Team Scope and Visibility](https://linearb.io/blog/pulse-retro-view) We’re excited to announce two great new features in LinearB that are all about enabling teams: Pulse Retro View and Team Scope settings [![Cover image for What is Value Stream Analysis?](https://assets.linearb.io/image/upload/c_limit,w_3840/f_auto/q_auto/v1/value_stream_analysis_54505cf397?_a=BAVMn6ID0)](https://linearb.io/blog/value-stream-analysis) Eng. Metrics [What is Value Stream Analysis?](https://linearb.io/blog/value-stream-analysis) Value stream analysis can help you improve your software development processes and identify waste. Learn what value stream analysis is in this guide. [![Cover image for Top 18 Developer Productivity Tools for 2025](https://assets.linearb.io/image/upload/c_limit,w_3840/f_auto/q_auto/v1/Top_18_Developer_Productivity_Tools_for_2025_ed1b9c4137?_a=BAVMn6ID0)](https://linearb.io/blog/developer-productivity-tools) DevEx [Top 18 Developer Productivity Tools for 2025](https://linearb.io/blog/developer-productivity-tools) Explore the top developer productivity tools for 2025, from AI coding assistants to SEI platforms. Boost team efficiency and improve DevEx today. ## Join our community of data-driven dev leaders LinearB may send you email occasionally about how you can optimize productivity. We will not share your information with anyone. Ever. [![Cover image for The 21 Best DevOps Metrics and KPIs to Measure Success](https://assets.linearb.io/image/upload/c_limit,w_3840/f_auto/q_auto/v1/The_21_Best_Dev_Ops_Metrics_and_KP_Is_to_Measure_Success_cb8a26c1a8?_a=BAVMn6ID0)](https://linearb.io/blog/devops-metrics-and-kpis) Eng. Metrics [The 21 Best DevOps Metrics and KPIs to Measure Success](https://linearb.io/blog/devops-metrics-and-kpis) A breakdown of the 21 best DevOps Metrics and KPIs that engineering teams can use to quickly pinpoint and address process bottlenecks. 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Discover how to get better Jira ticket management. ## Most popular [Developer Experience Quantified: The Impact on Productivity](https://linearb.io/blog/developer-experience-quantified) [](https://linearb.io/blog/developer-experience-quantified) [What is Developer Productivity and How to Measure It](https://linearb.io/blog/developer-productivity) [](https://linearb.io/blog/developer-productivity) [What are DORA Metrics and How to Unlock Elite Engineering Performance](https://linearb.io/blog/dora-metrics) [](https://linearb.io/blog/dora-metrics) [![Cover image for How to Improve Developer Productivity in 3 Steps](https://assets.linearb.io/image/upload/c_limit,w_3840/f_auto/q_auto/v1/improve_developer_productivity_4a792ccf2d?_a=BAVMn6ID0)](https://linearb.io/blog/improve-developer-productivity) Eng. Metrics [How to Improve Developer Productivity in 3 Steps](https://linearb.io/blog/improve-developer-productivity) Is your developer productivity low and you don’t know how to improve it? Read this guide to learn how to improve developer productivity. [![Cover image for Why Developer Velocity Isn’t the Best Measure of Productivity](https://assets.linearb.io/image/upload/c_limit,w_3840/f_auto/q_auto/v1/developer_velocity_b393a591ac?_a=BAVMn6ID0)](https://linearb.io/blog/developer-velocity) Eng. Metrics [Why Developer Velocity Isn’t the Best Measure of Productivity](https://linearb.io/blog/developer-velocity) What is developer velocity? How do you calculate it? When should you use it, and when should you not? Check out some developer velocity pitfalls and the best... 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